Question about the Random Map Generator

Ballbarian · #1 August 29th, 2006, 08:08 PM

After looking at the random map that Gandalf uploaded I wondered if it was currently possible to mod the map generator itself. More specifically, the graphics that it uses. Could a mod specify replacement tiles for mountains or trees for example? If this is not already possible, would the gracious and kind hearted devs consider it as a potential future addition?

Btw: What I have seen so far looks fantastic, I just like to tinker.

Gandalf Parker · #2 August 29th, 2006, 08:51 PM

There is a map editor in the game tools menu. Im not sure of the answer to your question but you can always take the image into a paint program and swap out items. It would be cool if we could get some graphic artists to create some image pages that we could use to touch up the maps.

Gandalf Parker · #3 August 29th, 2006, 09:44 PM

By the way..
you might be interested in this page of test maps
http://game.dom3minions.com/~dom3/tests/_index.jpg

And this one that I was working on for an interesting AI game where you would tend to only fight one or two nations at a time but they all could be in the game
http://game.dom3minions.com/~dom3/ma...ine/_index.jpg

Kristoffer O · #4 August 30th, 2006, 02:26 AM

Currently you cannot mod map sprites, but it is a great idea.

It shouldn't be too hard to add in a patch.

Gandalf Parker · #5 August 30th, 2006, 01:49 PM

Maybe as a "if file exists then use file" type of thing. A template file can be provided, and if the person makes changes then saves it as a set name like "mymap.png" then the game will use them.

Agrajag · #6 August 30th, 2006, 03:13 PM

Ooh, can a random seed be saved so you could share a map by giving someone the random seed (and randomization settings as well, probably) and let them generate it themselves?
If not, its a nice idea for a patch ^_^

Boron · #7 September 2nd, 2006, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Gandalf Parker said:
And this one that I was working on for an interesting AI game where you would tend to only fight one or two nations at a time but they all could be in the game
http://game.dom3minions.com/~dom3/ma...ine/_index.jpg

He this map looks like a great idea

. You might heavily edit the nations and transform it into a roguelike scenario. 60 nations = 60 stages to beat. Could be very fun

Gandalf Parker · #8 September 2nd, 2006, 09:13 PM

I was thinking of finding one I liked and declaring the entire map as #nostart except for one end. Or maybe each end. That way you get one of the safer locations and can concentrate on fighting your way across the map. Maybe using the victory points thing.

Also it seems like a map like this would be easy to wrap. Making kindof a ringworld scenario.

Frostmourne27 · #9 September 2nd, 2006, 09:45 PM

If there are no restrictions on map shape someone could do a map thats like 50x4800, and wrap it, though borders at the top would be needed, unless you can now do a one way wrapped map. I might try that, It'd be kinda fun to play a huge game where everyone can fight only two or three people. (except for teleporting)